Phil Mushnick
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Too many broadcasters have too much fluff rather than opting for silence
Ever consider whether game announcers return home after games to review their recorded work?
ESPN's disgusting influence is infiltrating Little League World Series
It was revolting yet not surprising given that ESPN has so assiduously tried to devalue and diminish the LLWS since it first aimed a speed gun at 12-year-old pitchers after...
What made 'Hawk Tuah Girl' first pitch for Mets even more shameful
It was Camp Day at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon, thousands of kids in the ballpark, So the Mets invited "Hawk Tuah" girl who had found sudden fame and following...
ESPN takeover sadly buries iconic radio network
Since I was a kid, we’d gone everywhere together. Camp, college, Cross Bronx Expressway. And I have no doubt that WCBS News Radio 880 played a role in my desire...
Sports media more than willing to cover for college sports' biggest offenders
Supposed journalism outlets like CBS Sports too often ignore the dark side of their subjects.
Yankee Stadium's 'learning moments' remain things we should already know
From the moment this Yankee Stadium opened in 2009, it has become a headquarters for the preposterous.
Fox, ESPN turning games into pointless talk shows
Baseball broadcasters would be better off letting us watch the sport rather than an interview show.
Nine ways Olympic Games have been completely compromised
Third time through the batting order. You know what that means … time to consult our Olympics TV checklist!
Media have no shame in PC culture hypocrisy
You can’t successfully pursue justice through injustice, or advocate equality by advocating inequality. Impossible. Can’t be done.
Imagine if worst figures in sports weren't celebrated
Right-headed Americans are regularly and senselessly provided with the repulsive and/or obnoxious to represent America within international events.
WFAN testing Suzyn Waldman with former cruel critic is shameful betrayal to Yankees fans
This season we’ve counted five fellas joining Suzyn Waldman. And there will be at least a sixth come next month with Craig Carton.
Sportsbooks seem to be the worst losers of them all
The Wall Street Journal reported several sports betting operations have a hard time suffering those fortunate few who are in the habit of winning.
ESPN's ridiculous Serena Williams pandering opened door for angry Harrison Butker takedown
The pandering persists, thus why else would ESPN choose Serena Williams to host an awards show that celebrates and rewards sports?
Once-shameful Mendoza Line now perfectly fine for MLB hitters
How’s your exit velo, this fine day? How about your WAR? OBS? Or is it OPS? B.S. totals?
Just wait until hot dog contest adds absurdities from mainstream sports coverage
Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce!
Draymond Green's out-of-place Knicks lecture part of nonsense exploding across sports media
A recent Draymond Green lecture scolded the Knicks for acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Nets as a feckless addition.
Incessant Bronny James coverage latest sports media blunder
Seems there was a threat that if he didn’t wind up on the roster of the Los Angeles LeBrons, King James would have him and his hidden talents shipped to...
Paul O'Neill and David Cone can't keep lying like this
As far as I’m concerned, David Cone and Paul O’Neill were lying Tuesday during YES’s telecast. I can’t believe that they believe what they told us.
Weak ESPN caving to error-ridden Stephen A. Smith feels inevitable
Let’s spend the week asking sports-minded folks if they find ESPN’s top man, Stephen A. Smith, representative of why they watch ESPN or now avoid it.
TV sports insulting viewers' intelligence at rapid pace
Not that I’ve ever been accused of brevity, but today’s broadcasters seem compelled to say far too much as opposed to just enough.